Research undertaken by the Mcrel Group (www.mcrel.org or www.mcrel.com) into the nature of teaching and learning and how the brain functions. From this research came the development of 5 key dimensions, the Dimensions of Learning, that underpin good teaching.
It affirms and extends what effective educators already do. In many schools the DoL framework has been embedded within curriculum development and classroom practice. Schools implementing this approach are finding that it improves teacher capability, improves curriculum development, classroom organisation and pedagogy and leads to improved student outcomes.
Dimensions of Learning
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Research undertaken by the Mcrel Group (www.mcrel.org or www.mcrel.com) into the nature of teaching and learning and how the brain functions. From this research came the development of 5 key dimensions, the Dimensions of Learning, that underpin good teaching.
It affirms and extends what effective educators already do. In many schools the DoL framework has been embedded within curriculum development and classroom practice. Schools implementing this approach are finding that it improves teacher capability, improves curriculum development, classroom organisation and pedagogy and leads to improved student outcomes.
For more information go to:
Dimensions of Learning Website